Bigcef 500mg Tablet
Bigcef 500 MG Description
Bigcef 500 tablet contains Cefuroxime which belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics. Bigcef tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of tonsils, throat, sinus, ears, respiratory tract,
urinary tract and infections of the skin and soft tissue. It works by inhibiting the cell wall synthesis of bacteria which ultimately causes the death of bacteria. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to penicillins or beta-lactam antibiotics. Take this medicine under the supervision of your doctor and do not self medicate without consulting your doctor, inform your doctor about all other medicines, over the counter products and herbal preparations you are taking before starting the treatment with Bigcef tablet.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹302.38 |
You Save | ₹53.36 (15% on MRP) |
Contains | Cefuroxime(500.0 Mg) |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
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Uses of Bigcef 500 MG
- Severe infections of tonsils, throat, sinus, ears
- Respiratory tract infections (bronchitis)
- Infection of urinary tract
- Infections of skin, soft tissue
Contraindications of Bigcef 500 MG
- If you are allergic to Cefuroxime or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- If you have a history of severe allergic reaction to Penicillin, Monobactams, Carbapenems or other Beta-Lactam antibiotic
Side effects of Bigcef 500 MG
- Headache, dizziness
- Increased chances of fungal infections
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Raised liver enzyme or white blood cells
Precautions and Warnings of Bigcef 500 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
- Cefuroxime passes into breast milk in small quantities
- Perceive if prescribed by your physician
- Watch for diarrhea in the breastfed baby
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You experience continuous diarrhea. Immediately stop taking it and report to the hospital
- You experience difficulty in breathing, rashes, swelling of face or mouth after taking this medicine
- You develop rash with blisters and peeling of skin
- You have kidney disease
- You develop white patches in your mouth
Mode of Action of Bigcef 500 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Bigcef 500 MG
- Swallow Bigcef 500 tablet whole with a glass of water
- The medicine should not be crushed
Interactions of Bigcef 500 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Do not take Bigcef tablet with your acidity medicines
- It can cause the failure of contraceptive pills (OC pills). If you are taking the contraceptive pill while you are being treated with this medicine, you also need to use a barrier method of contraception (such as condoms)...
- Medicines used to treat gout (Probenecid)
- Medicines used to thin your blood (Warfarin)
Interactions with food items
Storage and disposal of Bigcef 500 MG
Dosage of Bigcef 500 MG
Overdose
- Seek emergency medical care if you think you have taken an overdose of this medicine
- Overdose symptoms may include damage to the brain, fits
Missed a Dose
- If you missed any dose of Bigcef tablet take it as soon as you remember
- If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule
- Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one
Content Details
Dr. Ravi Kakarla
MBBS, MBA
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)